Strategic Procurement Buyer

Celestica Inc.; Kulim; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Kulim, Kedah is seeking a Buyer/Analyst to procure goods and services, manage supplier relationships, and support procurement processes across the product lifecycle.

The role requires collaboration with internal teams and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency. Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years of procurement experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong skills in Excel (including macros), data analysis, and negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of procurement experience preferred.
• Knowledge of SCM policies and ISO standards.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Procures goods and services in support of business operations.
• Acts as liaison between internal customers, suppliers and external customers on pre-production ramp up and full production volume.
• Reviews requisitions, contacts vendors, examines bids and initiates contracts.
• Responsible for procurement of parts and supplies for new and existing products.
• Initiates purchases driven through MRP process.
• Coordinates and manages last time buys for end-of-life products.
• Ensures on-time delivery, purchase price variance and inventory management.
• Maintains supplier relationships and evaluates performance.
• Develops audit procedures to ensure compliance to policies and ISO standards.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Excel macros

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Celestica Inc. in Kulim, Kedah is seeking a Buyer/Analyst to procure goods and services, manage supplier relationships, and support procurement processes across the product lifecycle.

The role requires collaboration with internal teams and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency. Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years of procurement experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and strong skills in Excel (including macros), data analysis, and negotiations.